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Case Reports
. 2011 Jul;125(7):724-8.
doi: 10.1017/S0022215111000594. Epub 2011 Apr 27.

Coblation of rhinophyma

M Timms  1 , A Roper, C Patrick
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Coblation of rhinophyma

M Timms et al. J Laryngol Otol. 2011 Jul.

Abstract

Introduction: Rhinophyma is a disfiguring hypertrophy of the skin of the tip of the nose.

Objective: To assess the new technique of coblation of rhinophyma.

Study design: Case series of six patients.

Results: All patients had a good cosmetic result. Comparison with existing techniques showed advantages due to the lower tissue temperature involved.

Conclusion: Coblation of rhinophyma is an effective treatment with few side effects.

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